January weather forecast
Chief Lake, WI

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Chief Lake, Wisconsin, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 5°F (-15°C) and max 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Temperature

Chief Lake's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 17.4°F (-8.1°C) and lows of 5°F (-15°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months in Chief Lake, Wisconsin.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Chief Lake, in January, during 19 snowfall days, 5.16" (131mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Chief Lake, Wisconsin, during the entire year, snow falls for 87.1 days and aggregates up to 33.39" (848mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 8min.
On the first day of January in Chief Lake, Wisconsin, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Chief Lake, Wisconsin. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in January leads to these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Chief Lake?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 17.4°F (-8.1°C) and a low temperature of 5°F (-15°C), is generally the coldest month in Chief Lake, Wisconsin.

How cold is January in Chief Lake?

The high-temperature, in January, in Chief Lake, records 17.4°F (-8.1°C), while the low-temperature is 5°F (-15°C).

What are the most humid months in Chief Lake?

The months with the highest humidity in Chief Lake, Wisconsin, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

What is the average humidity in January in Chief Lake?

In Chief Lake, the average relative humidity in January is 92%.

What is the driest month in Chief Lake?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Chief Lake, Wisconsin. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Chief Lake in January?

In January, in Chief Lake, Wisconsin, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout January, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Chief Lake?

In Chief Lake, in January, during 19 snowfall days, 5.16" (131mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Chief Lake?

In Chief Lake, Wisconsin, the average day length in January is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Chief Lake?

On the first day of January in Chief Lake, Wisconsin, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Chief Lake?

With an average of 2.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January in Chief Lake?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Chief Lake, Wisconsin, is 2.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Chief Lake?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Chief Lake, Wisconsin.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Chief Lake?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Chief Lake is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Chief Lake, WI

Average temperature in January - Chief Lake, WI
  • Average high temperature in January: 17.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).

Average pressure in January
Chief Lake, WI

Average pressure in January - Chief Lake, WI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Chief Lake, WI

Average wind speed in January - Chief Lake, WI
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Chief Lake, WI

Average humidity in January - Chief Lake, WI
  • Average humidity in January: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Chief Lake, WI

Average rainfall in January - Chief Lake, WI
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Chief Lake, WI

Average rainfall days in January - Chief Lake, WI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Chief Lake, WI

Average snowfall in January - Chief Lake, WI
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Chief Lake, WI

Average snowfall days in January - Chief Lake, WI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 19 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Chief Lake, WI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chief Lake, WI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Chief Lake, WI

Average sunshine days in January - Chief Lake, WI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Chief Lake, WI

Average UV index in January - Chief Lake, WI
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Chief Lake, WI

Average cloud cover in January - Chief Lake, WI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 80

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Chief Lake, WI

Average visibility in January - Chief Lake, WI
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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